Archive of ‘1930s’ category
Finished Project: 1935 Pleated Dress
A Primer: 1930’s-1950’s Trousers & Pants For Women
Finished Project: 1930’s Polka Dot Blouse
Finished Project: 1936 Suit Frock
Finished Projects: A White Pique Sports Dress & A Men’s Sports Coat, Circa mid 1930s
Beautiful Spring + Summer Hats from 1930
Textile Inspiration- Pairing Dress Fabrics, 1939
Fred and Ginger- Change Partners Dance
A Fashionable 1930s Wedding
Finished Project: Jenn’s Wedding Reception Dress
Finished Project: The Dust Bowl Dress
Keeping Warm in the 1930s: Rain and Snow
Keeping Warm in the 1930s- Overcoats!
Keeping Warm in the 1930’s- Socks and Stockings
Keeping Warm in the 1930’s- Knit Underwear
Finished Project: Autumn Floral Smooth Sailing Blouse
Announcing Loretta- Early 1930s Day & Evening Dress
The 1939/1940 Vogue Outfit
Finished Project: The 1930s Gold Classic Film Dress
Current Sewing Inspiration: Glamorous Film Costumes
Rita 1930s/1940s Shorts Pattern Available!
Favorite Vintage Sewing and Pattern Drafting Books
Cheery Summer Shoes, 1938
“Rita” Shorts- Official Pattern Preview with Pictures!
Fabric, 1933
Finished Project: The “Is it Spring Yet?” Dress
Catalog Inspiration: Fall and Winter Coats- 1939-1940
Catalog Inspiration: 1930’s Gloves and Purses
For Golden Days on the Beach, 1934
New Look- 1930s Halter Top and Beach Trousers Pattern
>New Pattern! 1930s Beach Pyjamas and Eton Jacket
>What Real People Wore- Ready for their Close Up
>What Real People Wore- Vintage Bathing Beauties
Pagoda Hat to Crochet- 1938
>Circa 1936 Outfit- Tea at Two Dress and Jacket
>New Pattern! Tea at Two- Mid 1930s Dress
>Vintage Peasant Blouses
>1936 Boxy Jackets and a Plea for Shoes
>Outfit Post- 30s Linen Suit for Spring
>New Pattern! Moderne- 1930s Art Deco Dress
>Finished Project- Early 30s Street Frock by Eva Dress
>What Real People Wore- Ladies Overcoats- 1932 and 1940
>Spring Inspiration, 1936
>What Real People Wore- 1930s Fashion Show
>Style Star of 1936
>Pajamas, circa 1933-34
>Finished Outfit! Plaid 50s Blouse and Smooth Sailing Trousers
>30s and 40s Head Shots for Hair Inspiration- What Real People Wore
>What Real People Wore- Down at the Dock in the Mid 1930s
>Catalog Cover- Fall/Winter 1939-1940
>Catalog page- Fall/Winter 1939-1940
>Shoes Dreams Are Made of- 1930s Sandals
>1930s Movies with Fashion Show Sequences
>Sweaters- Circa 1933
>What Real People Wore- Winter Coats
Charm Make-Ups- 1938
>A New to Me 1930s Coat
>Jackets and Rainwear- Fall/Winter 1938-40
>Women in Trousers- Mid 1930s- What Real People Wore
>Christmas Gifts, Winter 1933ish
>Simplicity, Double Mint, and Deanna Durbin- December 1938
>Snow Suits for Tots- Winter 1936
>Colorful Ensembles- Spring and Summer 1936
>New Pattern Release! The Ahwahnee Coat- 1930s Blanket Coat
>New Dash for Misses- and Smart Smocked Frocks- Circa 1937-1937
>A Fur Collar from a Vintage Fur Coat- Part II
>Piecing A Fur Collar from a Vintage Fur Coat
>Winter Coats and A Ginger Rogers Snowsuit- Fall/Winter 1936-37
>Autumn Coats, 1930s Style
>Chic Ahoy! My sewn sample
>Newest Pattern! Chic Ahoy- Circa 1937 Slacks, Halter Top, and Bolero
Great 20s and 30s Stockings in Catalogs- or debunking some common stocking myths
>An Early 30s Tea Frock and Fun on the Queen Mary
>A new haircut, and playing dress up with a floaty frock
>A Deco Dress with Button On Collar- From a 30s NRA Pattern
>The New Silhouette in it's Most Gracious Interpretation- Dresses, 1930
>A Colorful Blouse, circa 1937, to match my shoes!
>Sporty Toppers, a 1930s Hat Pattern
>Get in the Swim this Summer! Swimwear from 1937
>By the Sea- 1930s and 40s Sportswear and Swimwear Snapshots
>Newest Pattern- Smooth Sailing 1930s Sports Togs in Multisize
>Make a Splash! Bathing Suits- 1938, and Lastex
>Parade of Colorful Dresses, 1938
>Smart! Colorful! New! Hats from 1930
>Fun Cotton Fabrics, 1936- Part I
>Put on a Happy Face- What Real People Wore
>Love the clothes, but give me the shoes!
>Play and Sports Togs- 1939
>1934- Summer Silk and Cotton Frocks
>McCall 3189- Monk Dress
>Something for the Boys- Mens Jackets- 1939-1940
>Vintage fun in San Diego
>Fashion Craze- The Big Apple- 1937
>More Nautical Inspiration- 1936
>1930s Inspiration- Separates and Jackets
>1938 South American Inspired Farmerettes
>My top movie costume wish list.
>My high society dream outfit, circa 1936
>Summer Separates, 1934
>Snow Play- Mid 1930s- What Real People Wore
>Stormy Weather Inspirations- Winter Coats Circa 1934
>Shorter Dresses Call for Glamorous Hosiery- 1939-1940
>The Answers to the Coat Question- The Polo Coat, 1934
Beach Fashions with a Terry Cloth Twist, 1934
>Beach Pajamas in New Zealand- What Real People Wore
>Beach Pajamas on the Ranch, Early 1930s, and a delayed intro
>Suspender Skirt, Circa 1938
>A Laughing Trio- Part II
>A laughing trio, circa 1939
>The Continental Purse- 30s crochet purse
>A Jaunty 30s Hat to Crochet!
>Turtle Coasters- a free vintage crochet pattern.
>Indiana Jones Summit
>Blouses!
>Wardrobe Recap- England
>Home and Day Dress
>Clotheshorse or Beauty?
>What not to wear, 1938
>Suit, Circa 1937, Part II
>Suit, Circa 1937, Part I
>Busy Sewing Bee Part II
>Busy sewing bee!
>Early 30s Beach Pajamas
>1933 Shorts Outfit
>Coral beaded evening dress, circa 1938-1940
>Bikini, Circa 1935
>One of those days…
>Pansy Bouquet Blouse
>Inspiration strikes again!
>Finished stash of unfinished vintage sewing!
>Black Negligee or Evening Gown, Circa 1937
>Periwinkle Blue Late 30s Evening Gown
>Finishing Projects
>Plaid Jacket, Circa 1937, Finished!
>30s Novelty Shirt and a Tardy Suit Update
>Looking forward to England
>Surfing Cowboys part II
>Surfing Cowboys, Circa 1938